Spring is in the air for Belle Vale's over 55's as new housing development opens its doors
NEW tenants have been celebrating, on 2
March 2015, after they officially moving into their brand new homes in Netherley
owned by Riverside housing association.
Joseph Williams Mews is Riverside's new retirement housing development for over
55s in Belle Vale, located directly opposite the area's main shopping complex.
The scheme consists of 56 affordable rent apartments as well as 12 apartments
and two bungalows available to buy on a shared ownership basis.
The £9.1 million 70 home development has been developed in partnership with
affordable housing specialist, Lovell. The scheme is due to fully complete in
summer 2015, featuring facilities including a therapeutic whirlpool and
community café themed around the history of Liverpool.
Dot Kelly, Riverside Area Manager, said:- "Joseph Williams Mews offers
varying levels of independence to older people, allowing them to thrive in their
own homes. The new housing comes at a time of wide regeneration in Lee Valley.
The finished retirement development will be modern and inviting with a staffed
reception area, community café and wellbeing suites. We hope Joseph Williams
Mews will become a valuable community hub for local events and activities for
wider residents of Belle Vale."
The new tenants were welcomed to their new
homes by the Riverside team and Liverpool Councillor Janet Kent, Deputy Chair
for the Mayoral Select Committee.
Julie McAleny has moved into one of Riverside's new retirement living apartments
along with her husband David. She says:- "I've been watching the
construction of Joseph Williams Mews over the last few months and I'm delighted
our apartment is now finished and ready to move in. Our new home is light and
spacious and I'm delighted to have a garden which I intend to plant some bedding
and borders and have flowers in hanging baskets outside my front door."
Along with her husband Dave Simmelker, Rose
Siewhong is also another of Riverside's new tenants at Joseph Williams Mews.
Rose said:- "I'm overjoyed to rent one of the ground floor apartments at
the complex which is suited to my mobility needs. It's great to have facilities
like Belle Vale shopping centre close by meaning my weekly supermarket shop will
be quick and easy."
Lovell Regional Director Nigel Yates said:- "This scheme is made up of
high quality homes providing older residents with the opportunity to live
independently whilst knowing that help is available should they need it. In
addition, it meets the demand for new affordable homes for rent locally as well
as delivering homes for low cost home ownership."
The Liverpool City Council authority area development was funded by the Homes
and Communities Agency.
If you are over 55 and interested in applying to rent 1 of Riverside affordable
homes you can contact Area Manager Dot Kelly or Team Leader Linda Ahearn via
Riverside's Customer Centre on:- 0845 111 0000. Alternatively for enquiries
about buying a shared ownership apartment or bungalow please call Riverside's
Home Ownership Team on:- 0345 155 9029.
